What’s the Purpose of a Septic Tank Riser?

If you have a septic tank, you need a septic tank riser. While a septic tank is usually buried underground, it is still important to have access to it—this is what a septic tank riser is for.

Here is some more information about septic tank risers and some reasons why you need to have a septic tank riser.

Why you need a septic tank riser

A septic tank riser extends the entrance of your underground septic tank to the surface level for easy access. It is typically part of every new septic tank installation performed these days—but as recently as 15 or 20 years ago, this wasn’t always the case. There are many older septic tanks that do not have surface access and require a lot of digging to reach them.

Septic tank risers are large pipes that are fitted over the cleanout opening of the septic tank and reach up to the surface to allow for easy and quick access for pumping and maintenance. These are usually made of plastic or concrete.

There are some major benefits to having a septic tank riser, which is why they are included on most modern septic tank installations. For starters, the easy access will save your lawn from having to be dug up every time your septic tank needs service or pumping. Considering that it’s recommended to have your septic tank pumped at least once every two to three years, this will save a lot of time and money over the years.

Having a septic tank riser as a visual reminder of your septic tank is also a good way to extend the life of the equipment. It’s easy to forget about the septic tank until something goes wrong. At that point, you may be kicking yourself for not staying on top of the regular maintenance that may have kept problems from developing in the first place. Having the visual cue of seeing the septic tank riser above ground is a good way to remember to keep up with pumping and maintenance to avoid problems down the road.

One good thing about this is that septic tank risers are fairly inconspicuous. They can be made to blend into the surrounding area, so when you have guests over for outdoor gatherings, they’re not staring at an unsightly reminder of where all the septic waste from your home is stored.

Professional installation required

It may be the case that you already have a septic tank on your property, but it was installed with no riser. Or maybe the septic tank riser is so inconspicuous that you aren’t even able to locate it. If you’re having trouble finding just where your existing septic tank riser is, or if it turns out that you just don’t have a riser installed on your septic tank, it might be time to call a professional to fix this problem. For the best septic tank riser service at affordable prices, contact the team at B.H. Cameron Septic Services LLC today.

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